Scarlett has had a really bad day. We don't know whats hurting her and she can't tell us. She has been moaning and crying all day and it's breaking my heart to see her so uncomfortable. Most kids could say "my tummy hurts or my throat hurts." She is having extremely thick secretions, runny nose and very watery stools. She also has a low-grade temperature. She slept for 15 hours last night which is a lot for her. She usually only sleeps 8 hours.
We ran a lot of tests and everything came back normal. Her allergy tests came back negative so she doesn't have allergies. Her chest x-ray was clear so she doesn't have a mucus plug, pneumonia or atelectasis (collapsed lung). All of her blood work came back and looked great. So we don't know why she is so congested with thick secretions. I'm having trouble coughing and suctioning them out of her.
We also tested her for c-diff. We should get those results in about three days. My motherly intuition is telling me that she either has a stomach virus, c-diff or her GJ feeding tube is out of place. All of those things could cause reflux which could make her have more secretions. Ugh.. I just don't know what is going on. I hope to have some answers soon. If she doesn't start to improve, we are heading over to the emergency room.
On a side note, Bailey was officially diagnosed with kidney failure. There isn't a lot that we can do for kidney failure. We have him on a special prescription kidney diet and we are giving him subcutaneous fluids from home. The fluids will help with dehydration. I haven't had the energy to really sit down and process all of this. I can't imagine my life without Bailey. He is more than a cat to me. He is my best-friend. He is my therapy. He is my anti-depressant! He loves Scarlett and she loves him. Yes, I know he is just a cat but I LOVE him! Cats are supposed to live long lives so this is a shock to me.
I am so emotionally and physically exhausted. All of the changes (the move, new doctors/hospital/nurses/therapists, Ryan's surgery, Bailey's illness and now Scarlett not feeling well) is really starting to wear on me. I hope to find some super-human-mom strength to get me through the next couple of days.
September 12, 2011
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Hang in there Annie. You, Scarlett, Bailey are in our prayers. You are such an amazing mother and I am praying for strength and energy.
Annie~
You have walked a walk that nobody else can imagine or begin to understand. Your stregnth and courage amaze me. Your love and dedication to Scarlett is one that any child would be lucky to have just a fraction of. You don't always have to be strong though, it is okay to cry, it is okay to lean on others. You are a super mom, but nobody expects you to be supermom (if that makes any sense).
I pray that Scarlett bounces back from this latest illness and is back to her usual happy smiley self. I have fallen in love with her over the past 18 months reading all about her and watching her grow up. She is a little miracle girl.
Your all in my thoughts and prayers (((((((( Annie, Scarlett & Bailey). I would like your address . I made my children blankets and they love them. I would like to make one for Scarlett in the next few weeks and send a copy of my little princess's favorite book called Pinkalicious. here is my email~
my5brats@hotmail.com
Remember to lean on others~ janine
My dearest Annie, it just breaks my heart knowing all that you are going through and the tremendous weight you carry day in and day out. All I can offer is my daily prayers for you and your loving family ~ Scarlett, Ryan and Bailey.
You are truly an Angel!!
I too can only offer prayers. Please Lord be with thus family and surround them in a hedge of protection. I lift them up to you and ask that they are not alone. Please place all of the right people in their lives to help them on this journey. I pray for guidance, strength, and wisdom. I ask these in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Hugs Kim
Oh, hoping and praying things will turn around for Scarlett and Bailey quickly. Bailey is just not a cat, he is part of your family and of course, you love him.
Sending lots of super mom strength to get you through the next couple of days -
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